It's true. Art encourages us to forge friendships and learn from people we might ordinarily assume we have nothing in common with. Music has made me feel more connected to the rest of humanity - thus, less alone - all my life.

That's not too little! We want you in this with us. And if you would bring a few friends along? The more the merrier!

In case you missed these on Twitter or FB, here are a couple teasers from last week's show in Raleigh. The band and I had a blast re-imagining these favorites from The Smiths and REM. Not saying these are definites on the album or that these would be THE arrangements, but maybe you'll get a taste of the possibilities.